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#986 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 43% in state

Jane Macon Middle

Middle School · Glynn County · Brunswick, GA

A Glynn County middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

201 McKenzie Dr, Brunswick, GA 31523

  • Math 43% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 37% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.6% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.3% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+0.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.5 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+9.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$14,966
Chronic Absenteeism23%

Students at Jane Macon Middle score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency43%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency37%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 52 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
34%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
39%
2024
Math
43%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

83%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Jane Macon Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$90,148

Median home value

$276,200

Median rent

$1,023/mo

College educated

28.2%

Homeownership

87.5%

Poverty rate

9.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31523; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Glynn County

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Risley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.46–8Not available638Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Glynn County

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#12 of 16
District spending per student
$14,966NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jane Macon Middle is listed in Glynn County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jane Macon Middle

Jane Macon Middle is a public middle school in Brunswick, GA, part of Glynn County, serving approximately 757 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #986 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jane Macon Middle

What grades does Jane Macon Middle serve?

Jane Macon Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Jane Macon Middle?

Jane Macon Middle has an enrollment of approximately 757 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jane Macon Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Jane Macon Middle is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jane Macon Middle rank in GA?

Jane Macon Middle ranks #986 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Jane Macon Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Jane Macon Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Jane Macon Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jane Macon Middle has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Jane Macon Middle a charter school?

No, Jane Macon Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jane Macon Middle a Title I school?

No, Jane Macon Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jane Macon Middle?

83.0% of students at Jane Macon Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
757
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Glynn County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.0%
Area population (ZIP 31523)
14,921
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
43.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31523; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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